Sanae Takaichi
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Takaichi Condemns Iran for Attacks on Neighbors in Phone Talks with Germany’s Merz
Speaking by phone with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaich...
March 6, 2026
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General NewsPM Sanae Takaichi: Iran Situation Won’t Immediately Affect Electricity, Gas Prices in Japan
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated Tuesday that electricity and gas prices would not rise im...
March 4, 2026
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Defense & Security
Japan to Set Up National Intelligence Bureau as Hub for Countering Foreign Influence, According to Bill Proposal
The government plans to establish around this summer a national intelligence bureau under an envi...
March 4, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Visit Fukushima Pref. on 15th Anniv. of Great East Japan Earthquake
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Fukushima Prefecture on March 11, the 15th anniversa...
March 4, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi: Japan Striving to Ensure Safety of Japanese Nationals; About 200 in Iran, 7,700 in Neighboring Countries
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday said the government is making every effort to ensure the ...
March 2, 2026
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Jiji PressPrime Minister Takaichi Left Tokyo after Reports of Strikes against Iran
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi left Tokyo on Saturday for a political trip as...
March 1, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ruling Party Support Rate Passes 40% for First Time in About 3 Years Amid Takaichi Popularity
The Liberal Democratic Party’s support level has reached the 40% range for the first time in abou...
March 1, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s CRA, DPFP Skip Council Meeting Over Fears of Blame Should Consumption Tax Cut Talks Fail
The Centrist Reform Alliance and the Democratic Party for the People on Thursday did not attend t...
February 27, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Eyes Introducing Prescreening System for Foreign Travelers, Raising Limits on Residence Status Fees
The government is set to raise the limits on residence status fees and introduce an online prescr...
February 26, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Takaichi Lets LDP Lawmakers Choose Gifts for Election Success; Opposition Criticizes Move
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent catalogs to Liberal Democratic Party members who won seats in ...
February 25, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s PM Takaichi Responds Carefully in Diet Q&A Session, Fends Off Strong Questioning by Main Opposition Party
The question-and-answer session began on Tuesday at the House of Representatives with a confronta...
February 25, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Diet Begins Debate on Takaichi’s Budget Plans, ‘Proactive Fiscal Policy’
Discussions over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s flagship policies, such as “responsible and proa...
February 24, 2026
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General News3,000 X Accounts Criticize Japan in Suspected Chinese Influence Operation (UPDATE 1)
A group of about 3,000 accounts on X has posted and reposted criticism of Prime Minister Sanae Ta...
February 23, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentPM Takaichi Spells out Plans to Advance Bold Policy Shifts in Speech at Diet
In her policy address on Friday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spelled out her plans to advance b...
February 21, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Sanae Takaichi Declares ‘Responsible Diplomacy’ in Her Policy Speech
In her policy speech to the Diet, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she would establish “strong ...
February 21, 2026
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Japan Prime Minister Takaichi Vows to Have Country Exit Deflation, Closely Monitor Economic Indicators
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Plan for major Japanese Investment in U.S. Released ; Will Span Sectors Including Energy and AI
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China Indicates Opposition Toward Ishiba’s Recent Visit to Taiwan, Expresses Relief at Takaichi’s Loss
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Japan’s PM Takaichi Turns on the Charm to Dispel South Korean Concerns
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Sanae Takaichi Elected Prime Minister of Japan; Keeps All Cabinet Appointees from Previous Term